Many insurance companies go to great lengths to avoid paying out clients covered under their policy when things go wrong. When this happens, it’s easy for those affected to feel helpless and suffer severe financial and emotional hardship.
Shine Lawyers NZ provide help to those who’ve had insurance claims unfairly refused or declined. Our lawyers are experts in bringing justice when insurance companies wrongly decline claims. We have experience in getting clients the result they are looking for throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Our team always goes above and beyond in what we do and, most importantly, we’re not afraid to take on the big insurance companies.
Our services cover areas of insurance including:
- Natural disasters
- Floods
- Landslips
- Earthquakes
- General property damage claims
- Claims advice and assistance
- Non-disclosure
- Fire Insurance Claims
- Income Protection Claims
- Health and Life Insurance Claims
- Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims
Insurance in New Zealand
The New Zealand insurance industry is dominated by a very small number of large players. The following companies are prominent in New Zealand and we often act for clients against them:
Vero Insurance New Zealand Ltd
The Vero Insurance Group includes:
- Vero Insurance NZ Ltd
- Vero Commercial Motor Insurance
- Vero Commercial Insurance Specialists
- Vero Liability
- Vero Marine
- Vero Specialist Risks
- Mariner Insurance Company
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Autosure Insurance
- Asteron Insurance (health and life insurance).
- SIS Insurance
- AMP General Insurance
- Axiom Insurance.
IAG New Zealand Ltd
IAG brands include:
- NZI Insurance
- State Insurance
- AMI Insurance
QBE Insurance
AIG
AIG also operates:
- AIA Insurance (health and life insurance).
FMG Insurance
Tower Insurance
The Tower Group also operates:
- FinTel Insurance
- Tower Health & Life Ltd (health and life insurance).
Assistance to Insurance Brokers
Shine Lawyers NZ also specialises in assisting insurance brokers with insurance law issues. We act for a number of brokers and their clients to assist them resolving complicated claims to help them and their customers get fair treatment from insurance companies.
If you believe that you’ve been unfairly denied for an insurance claim, contact Shine Lawyers NZ today for an obligation-free consultation.
Is there an insurance claim lawyer near me?
Finding a local insurance claim lawyer that is experienced in bringing justice when insurance companies wrongly decline claims can be difficult. We can help you stand up for your legal rights and get the resolution you deserve.
With branches in Auckland and Christchurch and obligation-free virtual appointments, location is no barrier when it comes to accessing Shine Lawyers’ insurance claim legal advice and support. Shine’s insurance claim legal experts include some of the firm’s most experienced solicitors and support staff, who can confidentially advise you.
Our obligation-free virtual appointments mean that no matter where you’re located in New Zealand, there are always experienced insurance claim lawyers near. You have access to the same expert legal advice and the same level of quality and commitment.
What is the legal process for General Insurance claims?
Shine Lawyers work closely with our clients to explain the legal process and help you to clearly understand your rights. While no two claims are the same, a general outline of the legal process is provided below.
Make contact
Initial legal consultation
Build your case and run your case
Case resolution
Case conclusion
Why choose Shine Lawyers?
Free 30 minute consultation
Claim assessment where we explain all of the options available
Can’t make it to the office? We can meet with you virtually
No Win No Fee* for suitable cases
We are here to help you right wrong.
Who is Shine Lawyers New Zealand's Insurance Claims team?
Shine Lawyers’ Insurance Claims team includes some of the firm’s most experienced solicitors and support staff. The team includes:
